Inappropriate use of pharmacy bulk packages of IV contrast media increases risk of infections.

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Inappropriate use of pharmacy bulk packages of IV contrast media increases risk of infections.

June 10, 2018

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. September 20, 2012;17:1,3-4.

This article describes how multiple-dose containers of intravenous radiological contrast media can spread infection and makes recommendations to address this risk.

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